Construction and Building Trades
In the Construction Building Trades Program, the students will learn everything from foundation forming to interior finish. The program includes masonry, which enhances an understanding of form work and structural design. Students get hands-on experience in all phases of the construction industry by planning, developing and building an actual structure.
Power Tools & Equipment
Portable Circular Saw/Band Saw
Delta Trim Saw & Routers
Radial Arm Saw & Table Saw
Power Miter Box & Jointer
Portable & Stationary Power Plane
Compressed Air Nailer
Interior & Finish Work
Cabinet Making
Spray/Brush/Wipe Finishing
Drywall
Counter Tops
Floor & Ceiling Finishes
Basic Residential Electricity
Basic Plumbing
Framing & Foundation
Deck Framing
Wall Framing
Roof Framing/Rafter Construction
Masonry/Estimating
Construction Materials & Methods
House Framing Techniques & Materials
Basic Drafting Methods
Reading/Interpreting Blueprints
Materials List & Cost Estimation
Computerized Home Architect Program
Home Repair
Patching Tile & Sheetrock
Cutting Glass
Resume Writing
Format & Develop Student Resume
Notebook and Portfolio Update
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Current & Past Job Site Projects...
Concession Stand, Pop Warner Fields—City of Auburn
Parish Center, St. Nicholas Orthodox Church—Auburn
Public Library—Community of Weedsport
Gazebo—Community of Moravia
Gazebo—Community of Auburn
Methodist Church—Community of Weedsport
Homesite—Port Byron
Homesite—City of Auburn
Homesite—Community of Owasco
Homesite—Community of Scipio
Homesite—Community of Fleming
The off campus building project (Residential Home or Community Service Project) will provide the students with an apprenticeship training experience. The students work under the supervision of the class instructors and will come in contact with the people involved in the project, including, but not limited to: Heavy Equipment Repair & Operation Program, Residential & Industrial Electricity Program, Plumbers, Heating Contractors, Building Inspectors, Architects, etc. The project will last until the end of the school year.
Benefits...
- OSHA 10-Hour Safety Card
- NCCER Certification - National Center for Construction Education Certification
- Articulation Agreements/College Credit
- SUNY Alfred State
- Cayuga Online—Cayuga Community College
- Pennsylvania College of Technology
- Completed Career Portfolio
- Integrated Math Credit
Portfolio...
All second year students will complete a Career and Technical Education Portfolio that exhibits necessary elements for CTE Endorsement and demonstrates competencies in Construction Building Trades.
For more information, contact...
Your High School Guidance Office or the Guidance Office at BOCES.
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Construction & Building Trades could lead to careers in...
Construction Laborer
Flooring/Window Installer
Insulator
Estimator
Drywall Contractor
Framing Carpenter
Draftsperson
Roofing/Siding contractor
Careers with additional training and education...
Self-employed Contractor
Building Inspector
Instructor
Equipment Requirements...
Tape Measure
Hammer
Hammer Hook
Inexpensive Nail Apron
Pencil
Retractable Utility Knife
Combination Square
Textbook (Provided by BOCES)
Loose Leaf Style Notebook (Provided by BOCES to keep notes, handouts & worksheets)
Proper Work Clothes...
Jeans or Work Pants like Dickies
Work Shoes or Boots are mandatory (No sneakers)
Safety Glasses (provided by BOCES)
Hard Hat (provided by BOCES)
Work Gloves (optional, but strongly suggested)
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